If you can't find what you want in the library catalogue, you can request books and journal articles not held in Cambridgeshire Libraries or in stock on the shared SPINE catalogue. through the inter-library loan service.
See our webpage on fees and charges. The standard reservation fee is charged if the book is purchased for stock and the inter library loan fee is not charged. The process can take 6 weeks or longer.
You can choose to collect your inter-library loan from any library or mobile library.
Complete the inter-library loan request form to submit your request. You will need to enter your library card number and library PIN.
Alternatively, talk to a member of library staff.
Suggesting stock for purchase
We will buy books and other items not in the Cambridgeshire stock that are available for purchase and are suitable for adding to permanent stock.
Complete the stock suggestion form to suggest new titles for purchase. You will need to enter your library card number and library PIN.
Alternatively, talk to a member of library staff.
Obtaining journal articles
We can request journal articles or chapters from books for you, for private study only.
Complete the request the journal article form to place your request. You will need to enter your library card number and library PIN.
Alternatively, talk to a member of library staff.
You will also need to download and complete a photocopy request form before we can submit your request.
The completed form should be handed in at your local library or posted to:
Interloans Service
Roger Ascham Library Site
Ascham Road
Cambridge
CB4 2BD
You can also email us at: interloans@cambridgeshire.gov.uk with the signed and completed form.
We cannot place a request for your article until we receive this form. Photocopied articles are usually obtained promptly within ten days of request and are yours to keep.